Cholera
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What is the causative agent of cholera?

  • Staphylococcus Aureus
  • Vibrio Cholerae (correct)
  • Salmonella Typhi
  • Escherichia Coli
  • What is the mode of transmission of cholera?

  • Airborne transmission
  • Sexual transmission
  • Fecal-oral transmission (correct)
  • Vector-borne transmission
  • What is the characteristic shape of Vibrio Cholerae under the microscope?

  • Spherical
  • Rod-shaped
  • Spiral-shaped
  • Comma-shaped (correct)
  • What does the enterotoxin produced by Vibrio Cholerae promote?

    <p>Secretion of fluid and electrolytes in the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the period of communicability of cholera?

    <p>During the time the stool tests positive for the organism and may continue up to a few days after recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predominant pathogen causing cholera?

    <p>Vibrio Cholerae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period for cholera infection?

    <p>Few hours to 5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of Vibrio Cholerae under the microscope?

    <p>Slightly curved or comma-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the enterotoxin produced by Vibrio Cholerae promote?

    <p>Secretion of fluid and electrolytes in the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During what time is cholera most communicable?

    <p>When the stool tests positive for the organism and a few days after recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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